MA (Honours) Management and Modern History in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The MA (Hons) in Modern History equips you to examine historical events from the last five centuries through a contemporary lens. You'll select from diverse optional courses spanning broad chronological, geographic, and thematic scopes. Covering approximately 1450 to the present day, the program offers studies on Britain, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and parts of Africa and the Americas, with topics including intellectual, political, cultural, military, religious, gender, social, and economic history. This four-year program, administered by the School of History, trains students in critical source analysis, material evaluation, and academic skills. In your first year, you'll study two supplementary subjects alongside modern history, typically continuing with at least one into second year. The analytical skills developed through examining primary and secondary sources prepare you for advanced historical study in years three and four, where you can explore global modern histories in depth. Your final year includes specialized research on a topic of your choosing. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, requiring sub-honours students to take modules in complementary fields like English, art history, or geography. St Andrews modern history graduates emerge with comprehensive historical knowledge and the ability to draw connections across eras and cultures.